A new book celebrating the visit of Cunard’s Three Queens is going on sale in the city.

Three Queens, One Magnificent City chronicles the seven week programme which celebrated Liverpool’s relationship with Cunard – marking its 175th anniversary this year – and the city’s transatlantic links.

Around 1.6 million people descended on the waterfront over the seven weeks, from May to July, to take part in the One Magnificent City (OMC) celebrations.

The centrepiece of the festival was a history-making visit of the shipping giant’s three liners – Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria over the late May Bank Holiday.

Now those who took part in the festivities – and those who missed out – can relive the spectacle through more than 200 images which are packed into the limited edition book.

A number of the photographs were taken by members of the public who were encouraged to send in their images, with the entries being whittled down to 11 which have been published alongside professional photographers – and even a snap taken by one of the Red Arrows as they flew over the city.

The book features the three ‘Queens’ on the Mersey, the Amazing Graces projections which lit up the Three Graces, the International Mersey River Festival, and the world record-breaking giant catwalk, organised by Wayne Hemingway.

Three Queens, One Magnificent City

Assistant Mayor, Cllr Wendy Simon, said: “One Magnificent City really showcased the city at its very best with major events pulling in huge crowds, interspersed with unique commissions which together highlighted the city’s renowned cultural credentials.

“This beautiful book will enable people to relive those seven weeks at their leisure, with the images capturing the highlights of this special time for the city.”

The book, costing £9.99, will be available to buy from Tourist Information Centres at the Albert Dock, Lime Street Station and St George’s Hall, in Liverpool museum gift shops, Tate Liverpool, WH Smith and Waterstones.